#Huilongwo Historical and Cultural Block in Xuzhou City Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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Address:
No. 8 Jiefang Road, Yunlong District, Xuzhou
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hour
Phone:
0516-85866226
Huilong Nest: The "Ceiling" of Xuzhou's Nightlife!
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Internet celebrity check-in, intangible cultural heritage inheritance, creative market... Huilong Nest historical and cultural district has become explosively popular.
Huilong Nest originated in the Qing Dynasty. In the past, due to the low-lying terrain, when it rained, the rainwater from the Hubei Mountain to the south would flow in and accumulate, making it difficult to drain, commonly known as "returning eddy", hence the transliteration and the beautified name "Huilong Nest".
This place retains the traditional architectural pattern and elements from the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period, with the oldest house being over 200 years old. It is a microcosm of "old Xuzhou".
Stepping into Huilong Nest, you will find buildings with pink walls and black tiles that are unique, and the ancient and quaint courtyards are bustling with visitors. Surprises are endless among the trendy fashion items, coffee dining, cultural experiences, leisure entertainment, and boutique homestays.
As night falls, the entire Huilong Nest is brightly lit, colorful, and crowded. It has become the "ceiling" of the nightlife for Xuzhou residents and those from surrounding areas. The colorful cultural and tourism activities enrich people's nightlife, and you can see citizens and tourists walking through, constantly taking photos and checking in.
If you come to Xuzhou, why not take a turn here and have a look around the streets, there will definitely be surprises!
ExpeditionDiaries
Xuzhou | Huilongwo - A classical town in the city
Huilongwo is the site of the ancient city wall ruins of Xuzhou, built during the Qing Dynasty. It is a typical residential area of traditional Xuzhou architecture, located in the city center. The district not only features garden-style buildings but also modern cafes, Western restaurants, and local Xuzhou snacks. If you want to trace back through history, the Ancient City Wall Museum is also located here.
The district's layout and architecture are also very distinctive, blending modern aesthetics with a sense of historical weight.
At night, when the street lights are lit, it feels like traveling back a hundred years, immersing oneself in the historical travel experience.
Address: No. 8 Jiefang Road, Yunlong District, Xuzhou
Bus route: Take bus No. 62, 65, 39, 19, or 20 to the China Life Insurance Station, and walk about 300 meters to arrive.
Caleb King
Xuzhou—A Cherry Blossom Viewing Trip to Hui Long Wo
In the Hui Long Wo of Xuzhou, there is a cherry blossom avenue that allows you to experience the beauty of a modern city in this ancient neighborhood. Clusters of flowers adorn the trees, while beneath them, crowds gather to admire the cherry blossoms. Occasionally, you'll see beautiful women and handsome men dressed in Hanfu passing by, creating an illusion of time travel. In the spring season, you can feel the warm breath of spring, which is very delightful.
MADALYN BATES
Huilong Nest - City Wall Museum
Xuzhou's must-visit Huilong Nest historical and cultural district—the first stop is the Xuzhou City Wall Museum. The place is not big, but it is a witness to the history of Xuzhou. This is a building from the Ming Dynasty over 600 years ago. Due to the Yellow River changing its course in ancient times, Xuzhou frequently suffered from floods. After the ancient city of Xuzhou was repeatedly submerged, new constructions were continuously built on top of the old city. This formed the ancient city's legacy of 'city beneath city, government office beneath government office, street beneath street, well beneath well'. Seeing these ancient relics, one can't help but admire the wisdom and intelligence of the ancients, leaving behind a historical and cultural heritage for future generations.
Gastro Globe Trotter
Xuzhou Hui Long Wo Travel Guide | Things only locals know
Hui Long Wo | Why do so many locals recommend this attraction? First, it's because it has many ancient buildings from Xuzhou, some of which can even be traced back to the Qing Dynasty, making it especially great for 📸. There are many restaurants (most with an average cost of 50-80 per person, I've tried quite a few, and the taste is generally good), specialty shops (bronze ware, Zhang Xiaoquan scissors, etc.), snack stalls, and the prices are generally within a normal range. It's a place where locals in Xuzhou also like to hang out.
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⭐⭐Transportation
🔸Don't drive❌ It's super congested on holidays, and hard to find parking
🔸Ride a 🛵 and navigate to Pengcheng Courtyard Cultural and Creative Industry Park! Easy parking, there are Mobike and HelloBike parking spots right at the entrance, and at Pengcheng Courtyard you can also check in at a huge hand-painted 🐱 wall (if you enter from here, be sure to ask the security guard where the toilets are first, as the toilets in Pengcheng Courtyard are upstairs, otherwise, especially on holidays, the two toilets in Hui Long Wo are either far away or have long queues)
🔸🚇 Take the subway line 2 to Hubu Mountain Station, which goes directly to Hui Long Wo
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⭐⭐Attractions:
① Ancient City Wall Ruins
Right next to the Cat's Sky City, that glass section is it, the city wall is below, really cool, and the glass walkway is also very interestingly constructed.
② City Wall Museum
Open from 11:00-17:00, no documents or reservations required. It has two floors, the ground floor and the basement. The ground floor exhibits are not fixed; I've seen photography exhibitions, packaging exhibitions, etc., and they change regularly. The basement displays some historical graphics of Xuzhou, and you can actually touch the ancient city wall.
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⭐⭐Photography 📸
You can rent Hanfu for 30 yuan an hour, and the atmosphere is even better at night than during the day. If you go at night, it's best to bring a small light to illuminate your face, which is convenient for post-editing.
The ancient city wall ruins and the City Wall Museum are both very photogenic, and there are many other good spots, but there's one place that basically only locals know about, which is a small garden opposite the walking Xuzhou, where many local girls go to take pictures in Hanfu during the day. It has pavilions, ponds, and is a good spot for photography.
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⭐⭐Eating
Behind Cat's Sky City, where there used to be a parking lot, there's now a Xuzhou Night Si, which is said to be a night market but is also open during the day. It's just the usual downtown Xuzhou night market prices, with wheel cakes, fountain beef offal, Xuzhou grilled gluten, grilled lamb skewers, etc., all available there. I usually eat at the night market when I go there myself.
For restaurants with an average cost of ten to twenty yuan, you can go to eat at Model Rice Noodles, and for other large restaurants, the decor is usually quite distinctive, so you can search for reviews and choose according to your taste.
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⭐⭐Stamps and Souvenirs:
Three stamping points
① Cat's Sky City, with 6 stamps, used to be free, but later when more people came to stamp, you had to buy a 3 yuan postcard at the cashier first, and then you can stamp after paying, and you can also send postcards.
② Walking Xuzhou, with two stamps, free to stamp, official design, no consumption required. At the official store, you can buy a passport for 9.9 yuan, which compared to the blank passport from the creators, has pictures of the attractions and will guide you to where the official stamps for each attraction are. You can also buy edible and specialty souvenirs here; I've bought Lvliang peanut candy here before, which was really good, with generally good flavors, nice packaging, and prices ranging from 10 to 30 yuan.
JAZMINE BECK
Xuzhou | Well-preserved Qing Dynasty residential building Hui Long Wo, and there is a snack street
🚗 Hui Long Wo Historical and Cultural Block is located south of Qingnian Road, east of Pengcheng Road, north of Jianguo Road, and west of Jiefang Road. The total construction area is 23,000 square meters. There are cultural relics such as the ruins of the ancient city wall of Xuzhou and Kuai Zai Pavilion nearby. The architectural pattern is a typical old building of traditional residential buildings in Xuzhou. The Hui Long Wo block was built during the Qing Dynasty, and the oldest house has a history of more than 200 years.
🚗 The reason why it is called "Hui Long Wo" is because, according to the Xuzhou City Chronicles, Hui Long Wo is low-lying and the rainwater flows back. It has been accumulated for a long time and is difficult to drain. It is commonly known as "backflow vortex", and later harmonized its sound, and it is beautifully called "Hui Long Wo".
🚗 Hui Long Wo is located in the core area of Xuzhou's main urban area, only a few hundred meters away from Suning Square. The Xuzhou people say that "rich people live on Hubu Street", and it is only separated by a road. The block is surrounded by Qingnian Road, Pengcheng Road, Jiefang Road and Jianguo Road, and the Kuai Zai Pavilion Park is directly opposite to the east.
🚗 The Hui Long Wo Historical and Cultural Block on the ground is full of colorful lanterns, hanging at the doors and walls of traditional ancient residential buildings with green bricks and black tiles. There are three lanes with one vertical and two horizontal, old trees and ancient wells. It is a luxury in the downtown, without seeing the smoke curling up, but only seeing tourists shuttling through. Just like the history of ancient Pengcheng, it permeates in the bustling. Walking in it, there is a sense of time and space traversal.
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Regret only to find, this underestimated treasure tourist city
Jiangsu charm·you will make it more beautiful
Taste the culture of the two Han dynasties, appreciate the beautiful scenery
Travel to happy Xuzhou, enjoy a comfortable life
Because of the video of the Moon Society, Xuzhou was planted
Immediately set off with friends
Came a 2-day and 1-night special forces tour
This city is really interesting
✅High-speed rail direct access✅Barbecue is not lost to Zibo✅A lot of food✅Long history✅Free 5A scenic spot
Share this local recommended no mine tour guide, what do not understand can❓
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Day1. Xuzhou Museum-Yunlong Lake-Yunlong Mountain-Fuguo Street-Huilonwo
Day2. Han Culture Scenic Area-Guishan Han Tomb Scenic Area-Baolian Temple
🚩「About the scenic spot」
1⃣️Xuzhou Museum
Must punch card, come here to feel how long the history of Xuzhou, a lot of cultural relics, like cabbage piled up together, too domineering. There are more people during the summer vacation, it is recommended to make an appointment in advance, the treasure of the town hall is "Jinlu Yuyi" on the second floor, must rent a commentary, feel the Han culture.
2⃣️Yunlong Lake + Yunlong Mountain
You can take a boat tour, free 5A scenic spot, recommend the evening cable car up Yunlong Mountain, overlooking Xuzhou and Yunlong Lake sunset, absolutely beautiful.
3⃣️Fuguo Street - Huilongwo Historical and Cultural Block - Hubu Mountain
The two places are very close, both are local people love to go to the food street, a variety of food, eat to support. Detailed food recommendations are below
4⃣️Han Culture Scenic Area
Real version of Tomb Notes, explore the mysterious Han Dynasty underground Chu King Tomb excavation traces, inside is very cool, there is also an underwater Han Terracotta Warriors and Horses exhibition hall photo is very out of the picture.
5⃣️Guishan Han Tomb Scenic Area
Divided into Han Tomb, Dianshi Garden Stone Carving Art Museum and Shengzhi Museum three parts, under the guidance of the guide can enter the underground to directly understand the excavation and construction process of the Han Tomb, like history do not miss.
6⃣️Baolian Temple
Love to take pictures📷Don't miss Baolian Temple, Tongtian Pavilion is absolutely beautiful, just a bit far from the city, free no tickets, inside the vegetarian noodles🍜quite delicious don't miss.
🏨「Accommodation Strategy」
I live near Huilongwo, which is considered the city center, and it is very convenient to go to various scenic spots.
🍜「Food Strategy」
Xuzhou is really delicious, the price is not high, 2 days can not finish eating.
✅Hubu Mountain's "Shiji String Bureau", has been on the "Life a String" Xuzhou barbecue✅Fuguo Street Summer Hug Ice Powder, 10 a bowl of super large✅Laugh Cold Skin✅Pot Chicken✅Eat it Soup✅Cold Skin✅Roll Cake✅Huilongwo's Blue Master Dessert is good
If you don't want to go to work, then go to Xuzhou for a few days, to feel the food and historical culture.
Madison.Reynolds.35
Travel all over Xuzhou in three days and two nights
🗓Itinerary:
Day1: Yunlong Wanda Plaza Shopping Center → Xuzhou Museum → Yunlong Mountain → Xuzhou City Huilongwo Historical and Cultural Block → Hubushan Ancient Architectural Complex → Pengcheng No.1
The attractions in Xuzhou are relatively concentrated, most of them are nearby, if you have time and energy, you can check in together.
📝Tips:
1. The museum needs to be booked in advance, especially on holidays, pay attention to the start of the booking time, try to arrive during the booking period.
2. The Yunlong Mountain is just opposite the museum, no need to book, there are several routes up the mountain, there are signposts, you can choose a route you like to go up the mountain. There are signs at the cable car station, experience the Yunlong Mountain cable car. Coming down from the mountain is Yunlong Lake, the scenery is also very beautiful when the weather is good.
3. Huilongwo and Hubushan are mainly ancient architectural complexes. Those who like the ancient style can go and feel it. The photos are very good, especially at night, it has a sense of atmosphere, and the distance between the two is relatively close.
Day2: Xuzhou Amusement Park Happy World
The second day is mainly spent in Xuzhou Amusement Park for a day, the prices in the park are okay. Pay attention to the official account and mini program, you can get the performance time and amusement projects in the courtyard, and the official account will also have dynamic notifications.
Day3: Xuzhou Han Culture Scenic Area
The Han Culture Scenic Area is very large, including the Three Wonders of the Han Dynasty (Han Terracotta Warriors, Han Tombs, Han Portrait Stones), Underwater Terracotta Warriors, Han Culture Museum, Han Portrait Stone Decryption Experience Museum, China's First Bhikkhuni Dojo - Zhulin Temple, etc., presenting a three-dimensional history of the Han Dynasty, feeling the cultural changes of the Han Dynasty from ancient times to the present, and can also walk between the mountains and waters to connect with nature. You need to check tickets to enter the museum, it is recommended to take screenshots for easy ticket checking.
🛏【️Hotel Strategy】
Accommodation can be chosen near Xuzhou Station, Yunlong Wanda, and Suning Plaza, which are all close to the attractions.
🍽Food Recommendations:
Yi Ba Night Market: There are many snacks near Pengcheng No.1 in Yi Ba Night Market, all of which taste very good, and there is also Xuzhou's own milk tea brand.
Wanda Plaza: There is also a snack street next to Wanda Plaza, which is also very rich in variety. Basically, there are all kinds of milk tea shops. The tea from the Overlord Tea Princess, Ma Wu Wang, Yunlong Let Tea (Xuzhou local brand) are all very good. The braised pig's trotters from the Weird Taste Yu's family are very flavorful, and the meat can be deboned in one bite. The meat is also very delicious, fat but not greasy.
Greenland Barbecue: Xuzhou barbecue is considered a special delicacy, you can experience the fun of barbecuing yourself, and the skewers are also relatively large.
Special snacks: spicy soup (local people often drink in the morning, it is recommended by local people to eat, it is relatively spicy for people who can't eat spicy), Xuzhou rice noodles, spicy chicken (this is really spicy, but it is also very delicious), Roselle tea, etc. Xuzhou's food is really a lot, it feels very close to the taste of the north, I really like it.
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Everything has a wonderful story...
Xuzhou Huilongwo Cultural Scenic Area. City Wall Museum,
The mark of yesterday, a heavy history.
Location is very easy to find, when people go to it is not particularly good, very suitable for taking pictures, especially when there is sunshine, very beautiful! Can unlock a lot of photo poses, the focus is still free ~